1996 Opel Calibra vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1996 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1996 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Opel Calibra | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Calibra | 911 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
